couple with
phrasal verb
coupled with; coupling with; couples with
: to join or combine (something) with (something else)
The exhibit couples poems with paintings.
—usually used as (be) coupled withAn oil spill coupled with strong winds brought disaster.
The team's win, coupled with a loss by their rivals, put them in first place.
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But then a series of box office misses coupled with a reputation for partying ultimately pumped the breaks on major studio films.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The power of public opinion should not be underestimated, particularly when coupled with casting votes accordingly.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Saturday’s Reds victory, coupled with their win Friday, gave the club its first series victory against the Brewers since 2022, a streak of 13 straight series won by Milwaukee.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Even if it is outdated, coupled with the Oracle of Omaha’s current positioning, the indicator at these extreme levels is sure to raise some eyebrows.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The power of public opinion should not be underestimated, particularly when coupled with casting votes accordingly.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Saturday’s Reds victory, coupled with their win Friday, gave the club its first series victory against the Brewers since 2022, a streak of 13 straight series won by Milwaukee.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Even if it is outdated, coupled with the Oracle of Omaha’s current positioning, the indicator at these extreme levels is sure to raise some eyebrows.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Couple with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couple%20with. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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